precondition

[pree-kuhn-dish-uhn] / ˌpri kənˈdɪʃ ən /

NOUN

condition

Synonyms

STRONGEST

arrangement essential necessity prerequisite provision qualification requirement requisite stipulation

STRONG

article catch codicil contingency demand exception exemption kicker modification must must-have need postulate proviso reservation rule strings terms

WEAK

fine print sine qua non small print

Antonyms

STRONGEST

nonessential

Example Sentences

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He is demanding that countries in the Middle East sign the Abraham Accords, potentially as a precondition External link to a deal to end the war.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

But Iranian officials reiterated Tuesday that unfreezing the country’s overseas assets remains a precondition for continued negotiations.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

It is the precondition for any serious education.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 25, 2026

The first of these two preconditions was satisfied a couple of years ago, and then in 2024 the second precondition appeared to be close to doing so as well.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 13, 2025

Understanding where we live is an essential precondition for improving the neighborhood.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan

precondition

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